Crime in Kelvedon and Feering: statistics, rates and trends
261 crimes were recorded in Kelvedon and Feering in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kelvedon and Feering at a glance
- Crime trends in Kelvedon and Feering
- Types of crime in Kelvedon and Feering
- Kelvedon and Feering compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kelvedon and Feering
- Streets with the most crime in Kelvedon and Feering
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kelvedon and Feering
- Population and deprivation in Kelvedon and Feering
- Questions about crime in Kelvedon and Feering
- About this data
261 crimes were recorded in Kelvedon and Feering in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 131 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kelvedon and Feering has the 1,225th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kelvedon and Feering | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 261 | 10,070 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.6 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,728 | 164,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kelvedon and Feering was highest in the year to July 2024 (335 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (245). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 261 | 45.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 245 | 42.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 335 | 58.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 293 | 51.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 259 | 45.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 273 | 47.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 261 | 45.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 247 | 43.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 258 | 45.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kelvedon and Feering over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+22%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 | 22.9 | 0.67 | +18% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.9 | 0.76 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 3.5 | 0.23 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.6 | 0.39 | +15% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -32% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 0.48 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 0.15 | -12% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -25% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -17% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.39 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kelvedon and Feering
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 50.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kelvedon and Feering
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kelvedon and Feering
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kelvedon and Feering
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kelvedon and Feering
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kelvedon and Feering
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kelvedon and Feering
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kelvedon and Feering
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kelvedon and Feering
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kelvedon and Feering
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kelvedon and Feering
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kelvedon and Feering
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kelvedon and Feering
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kelvedon and Feering
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kelvedon and Feering recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kelvedon and Feering, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kelvedon and Feering.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree | 389 | 46.6 | +2% |
| Witham | 2,005 | 79.0 | +73% |
| Braintree | 3,324 | 79.0 | +73% |
| Maldon | 1,576 | 66.2 | +45% |
| Halstead (Braintree) | 912 | 57.4 | +26% |
| Great Notley | 332 | 42.6 | -7% |
| Berechurch | 756 | 91.5 | +101% |
| Colchester | 15,738 | 114.2 | +151% |
1 areas within Kelvedon and Feering, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kelvedon & Feering had the highest rate (45.6 per 1,000) and Kelvedon & Feering the lowest (45.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon & Feering | Neighbourhood | 5,728 | 261 | 45.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Kelvedon and Feering over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Kelvedon | 15 |
| On or near Worlds End Lane | 15 |
| On or near Dowches Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Moores Lane | 13 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 13 |
| On or near London Road | 12 |
| On or near New Lane | 10 |
| On or near Coggeshall Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kelvedon and Feering over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 35.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 28.0% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 5.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
Kelvedon and Feering has an estimated population of 5,728. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kelvedon and Feering sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kelvedon and Feering |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Kelvedon and Feering a safe place to live?
Kelvedon and Feering recorded 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kelvedon and Feering?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (28).
Is crime in Kelvedon and Feering going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kelvedon and Feering was up 7% on the year before: 261 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 245 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kelvedon and Feering?
Kelvedon and Feering is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Kelvedon and Feering. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.